The Carolina Panthers are desperately in need of wide receivers, and one of the top remaining free agents is eager for an opportunity to play for them.

“I would love the opportunity to play for the Carolina Panthers,” James Jones told ESPN’s Josina Anderson. “I would love to play with Cam (Newton).”

The Panthers completely overhauled their wide receive corps after the season. The organization released its all-time leading receiver, Steve Smith, after 13 seasons. Brandon LaFell and Ted Ginn, who combined to make 85 catches for 1,183 yards, both left the team via free agency. Even Domenik Hixon, who caught seven passes last season, signed with the Chicago Bears.

Last year with the Green Bay Packers, Jones was second on the team with 59 receptions for 817 yards. A year earlier, Jones led Green Bay with 14 touchdown receptions.

Carolina, meanwhile, has a dearth of talent at wide receivers on its current depth chart.